Meet Our Team
Dr. Parsa Karimi PT, DPT
Dr. Karimi has been specializing in outpatient orthopedic, sports and home physical therapy since graduating in 2003. Dr. Karimi graduated Cum Laude from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia with a Bachelors’ degree in Health Sciences and Masters’ degree in Physical Therapy. He earned his doctorate degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2011. Along with his physical therapy degrees, Dr. Karimi has nearly twenty years of weight training experience. Recently, Dr. Karimi wrote the first of his many books to come, How to Choose the Right Physical Therapist – PKL’s Guide to Help You Save Time & Money. His book highlights key characteristics of an effective and true orthopedic & sports physical therapist. It guides people all over the country to avoid ineffective “care” and find the best physical therapist to get results… period! Dr. Karimi is an active member of the Amityville Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce in Amityville as well as a proud member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Along with being the co-founder & president of PKL Physical Therapy & Wellness PC, Dr. Karimi has been the clinical instructor of numerous doctors of physical therapy. He takes great pride in teaching effective physical therapy treatment methods that have helped PKL rise above the rest. He developed an exercise video to help people of all ages build strength, avoid injury and stay fit! (see our PK Fitness webpage for more details) Dr.Karimi plans to teach physical therapy in the near future specializing in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation methods. He is active contributor of articles for Advance Magazine for the Physical Therapist. Dr.Karimi prides himself in helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery and continuous pain medication usage with their unique physical therapy philosophy.
Meet PKL’s talented staff– All PKL therapists follow a “one philosophy under one roof” approach. This helps to maximize the consistency of your treatments and get you results now.
Dr. Edward Stellato, PT
Eddie is a talented and dedicated physical therapist at our Amityville location. Eddie did his undergraduate studies at Hofstra University where he earned a bachelors degree in exercise science in 2009. In 2014 Eddie graduated from Stony Brook University with his doctorate in physical therapy. Since graduating, he has spent most of his time working in orthopedics/sports physical therapy settings as well as nursing and rehabilitation centers.
Matt, PTA
Matt is a skilled and passionate physical therapist assistant working in our Amityville location. He graduated from Mount Saint Mary College with a bachelor’s in psychology and graduated from SCCC with a physical therapist assistant degree. He is working to advance his knowledge in weight training and fitness/personal training. Matt’s hobbies include staying active and listening to a variety of music.
Laura, Office Manager Plainview
Laura, Plainview’s office manager, has worked at PKL Physical Therapy for over 15 years. She graduated from CW Post with a Bachelor of Science. She is a life long Long Island resident and the mother of two grown children. In her spare time, she enjoys walking her dog, the beach, collecting shells, crafting, baking, and spending time with her family.
Joan, Office Manager Amityville
Joan is the office manager of PKL Amityville. She has over 12 years of experience in worker’s comp and no fault billing. She has her AAS in Business Administration. She enjoys going to the beach, cooking and scrapbooking.
